Yorkshire vs Somerset, Quarter Final 4, T20 Blast 2026

Yorkshire vs Somerset, Quarter Final 4, T20 Blast 2026  

The fourth quarter-final match of the 2026 T20 Blast between Yorkshire County Cricket Club and Somerset County Cricket Club is scheduled for Wednesday, 15 July 2026

Match Overview

  • Date: Wednesday, 15 July 2026
  • Time: 4:30 PM Local Time (3:30 PM GMT / 9:00 PM IST)
  • Venue: Headingley Cricket Ground, Leeds
  • Broadcast: Live on Sky Sports Cricket in the UK and available to stream on Prime Video / Willow TV.

Team squads with their playing role

Here are the full squads for both teams along with their official playing roles for the Yorkshire vs Somerset T20 Blast Quarter-Final match. 

Yorkshire County Cricket Club Squad

The host squad features heavy international experience, led by England veteran Jonny Bairstow. 

Yorkshire County Cricket Club Squad

Captain: Jonny Bairstow
Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Jonny Bairstow (C)Wicketkeeper-Batter
Sam WhitemanWicketkeeper-Batter
Adam LythOpening Batter
Joe RootBatter
William LuxtonBatter
James WhartonBatter
Moeen AliBatting All-Rounder
Matthew RevisBatting All-Rounder
George HillBatting All-Rounder
Yash VagadiaBatting All-Rounder
Faheem AshrafBowling All-Rounder
Andrew TyeBowler (Pace)
Hasan AliBowler (Pace)
Logan van BeekBowler (Pace)
Benjamin CliffBowler (Pace)
Dominic BessBowler (Off-Spin)
Daniel MoriartyBowler (Left-arm Spin)
Jafer ChohanBowler (Leg-Spin)

Somerset County Cricket Club Squad

The defending champions bring a balanced, high-firepower unit led by all-rounder Lewis Gregory.

Somerset County Cricket Club Squad

Captain: Lewis Gregory
Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Lewis Gregory (C)Bowling All-Rounder
Tom BantonWicketkeeper-Batter
James RewWicketkeeper-Batter
Thomas RewWicketkeeper-Batter
Tom AbellBatter
Will SmeedBatter
Tom Kohler-CadmoreBatter
Tom LammonbyBatting All-Rounder
Daniel SamsBowling All-Rounder
Lewis GoldsworthyBowling All-Rounder
Craig OvertonBowling All-Rounder
Kian RobertsAll-Rounder
Joshua ThomasAll-Rounder
Fin HillAll-Rounder
Riley MeredithBowler (Pace)
Jake BallBowler (Pace)
Josh ShawBowler (Pace)
Alfie OgborneBowler (Pace)
James TheedomBowler (Pace)
JT LangridgeBowler (Pace)
Jack LeachBowler (Left-arm Spin)

Match Winning Percentage

Prediction: Somerset enters the quarter-final as the slight favorite with an estimated 53% chance of winning, while Yorkshire holds a 47% win probability. Public prediction markets favor Somerset, and cricket tipsters have shown even stronger confidence in the defending champions ahead of this high-stakes clash.

Somerset 53%
Yorkshire 47%
TeamWinning Probability
Somerset53%
Yorkshire47%

Overall Head-to-Head Record

Yorkshire and Somerset have never played a formal T20 Blast match against each other prior to this fixture. Historically, the T20 Blast split teams strictly into North and South regional groups, meaning these two cross-regional clubs only crossed paths in multi-day County Championship or List A one-day fixtures. 

A complete overview of how they match up across different formats shows their historical competitive balance:

Yorkshire vs Somerset Format-Wise Head-to-Head Breakdown

Head-to-Head Summary: Somerset holds a slight edge over Yorkshire across the major domestic formats. The teams are evenly matched in T20 cricket, Somerset leads the List A rivalry, while also enjoying a better record in First-Class encounters.

Format-Wise Head-to-Head Record

FormatTotal MatchesYorkshire WinsSomerset WinsDraws / No Result
T20 Cricket2110
List A (One-Day)2011
First-Class (County Championship)11353

Weather Forecast

Excellent, uninterrupted weather conditions are expected for the match at Headingley, Leeds on Wednesday, 15 July 2026. There is virtually zero risk of a rain delay or a shortened game.

According to data compiled from the BBC Weather and the UK Met Office, the hourly forecast for the match window is ideal for cricket: 

Match Window Hourly Forecast

Weather Outlook: Excellent playing conditions are expected throughout the match with sunny intervals giving way to clear evening skies. Temperatures will gradually cool from 26°C to 16°C, while the chance of rain remains below 5% throughout the match. A light north-easterly breeze (7–13 mph) is expected, offering comfortable conditions for both players and spectators.

Hourly Match Forecast

Time (Local)ConditionTemperatureRain ProbabilityWind Speed
4:00 PMSunny Intervals26°C< 5%13 mph NE
6:00 PMClear & Sunny23°C< 5%9 mph NE
8:00 PMClear Skies20°C< 5%9 mph NE
10:00 PMClear Evening16°C< 5%7 mph NE

Disclaimer The predictions and betting insights on this page are based on expert analysis, current form and statistical data for entertainment purposes only. Please bet responsibly and in accordance with the laws and regulations of your country.
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